Application of MR Urography in the Diagnosis of Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance urography(MRU)in patients with iatrogenic ureteral injuries.Methods MRU in 12 patients with iatrogenic ureteral injuries caused by gynecological and rectal operation were performed.Results MRU examinations were successfully done in all cases at once.The accurate rate in localized and qualitative diagnosis was all 100%.The injures of ureter in 12 cases were all located at lower segment of the ureter,of them,8 patients were purely obstruction,4 cases were obstruction with urinal leakage,all cases were accompanied by dilations of ureter and hydronephrosis.Conclusion MRU is helpful for the diagnosis of iatrogenic ureteral injury.